How far is London from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to London (LGW) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.
Athens International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Athens to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1489.146 miles
- 2396.548 kilometers
- 1294.032 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1486.953 miles
- 2393.018 kilometers
- 1292.126 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Athens to London?
The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and London?
The time difference between Athens and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Athens to London generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
Airlines flying from Athens (ATH) to London (LGW)
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